The sovereign and final happiness of man with the effectual means to obtain itThe soveraign and final happiness of man with the effectual means to obtain it

How joyfully do they concur in their thanksgivings to God for the goodness of Creation: in making them reasonable Creatures, capable to know, love and enjoy Him, when they might have been of the lowest Order in the whole sphere of Beings: for his compassionate care and providence over them in this World: But especially for his sovereign and singular Mercy in electing them to be vessels of honour: for his powerful Grace, in rescuing them from the cruel and ignominious bondage of Sin: for his most free Love, that justified them from all their guilt by the Death of his only Son, and glorified them with himself. They are never weary in this delightful exercise, but continually bless ⟨p. 54⟩him for his Mercy that endures for ever. We may judg by the Saints here, when they are in a fit disposition to praise God, what fervours they feel in their united Praises of him in Heaven. The Psalmist in an Ecstasy calls to all the parts of the World to join with him; The Lord reigns, let the Heavens rejoice, and the Earth be glad; let the Sea roar, let the Fields be joyful, and all that dwell therein. He desires that Nature should be elevated above it self, that the dead parts be inspired with Life, the insensible feel Motions of Joy, and those that want a Voice break forth in praises, to adorn the Divine Triumph. With what Life and Alacrity will the Saints in their blessed Communion celebrate the Object of their Love and Praises? The Seraphims about the Throne cried to one another, to express their Zeal and Joy, in celebrating his Eternal Purity and Power, and the Glory of his Goodness. O the unspeakable Pleasure of this Concert! when every Soul is harmonious, and contributes his part to the full Music of Heaven. O could we hear but some Echo of those Songs wherewith the Heaven of Heavens resounds, some remains of those Voices wherewith ⟨p. 55⟩the Saints above triumph in the Praises, in the solemn Adoration of the King of Spirits, how would it inflame our desires to be joined with them? Blessed are those that are in thy House, they always praise thee.

How joyfully do they concur in their thanksgivings to God for the goodness of Creation: in making them reasonable Creatures, capable to know, love and enjoy Him, when they might have been of the lowest Order in the wholesphere of Beings: for his compassionate care and providence over them in this World: But especially for his sovereign and singular Mercy in electing them to be vessels of honour: for his powerful Grace, in rescuing them from the cruel and ignominious bondage of Sin: for his most free Love, that justified them from all their guilt by the Death of his only Son, and glorified them with himself. They are never weary in this delightful exercise, but continually bless